Lois Brown (Kilmacolm and Ranfurly Castle Golf Club) has informed me that the “The Wee Art Show” which is an innovative art sale will take place on 24-26th April 2009 at Wilson Davis Fine Art, Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire.
The show will be an exciting mix of anonymous postcard art from many talented professional and amateur artists and celebrities and contemporary art.
To read all about it go to The Wee Art Show Website
Also here is a Flyer that you can print out.
You will know & love many of the artists who have contributed.!! Gladys Speedie (Captain of Douglas Park) is one of them. The website has all details & a lot of sample paintings that enlarge if you click on them.
They are selling tickets for the opening night for £10 each [with amazing prize for lucky ticket!]. They are going like hot cakes so let Lois know very soon if you want one.
Otherwise please come along during the weekend for a leisurely ‘browse & buy’!!
There is a New restaurant just opened 100 yards from gallery, serving coffees, brunches, pm tea, & Bistro dinners . Cail Briuch 01505 610956
Also, just beyond the restaurant, a lovely place for dog walking over Gryffe river, with history of Quarriers along the pathway! That’s the plug for Quarriers over!!
Thanks go to Lois Brown for all the details of the event --- Sounds like a good day out
Ladies Golf News in Scotland, the West of Scotland and Renfrewshire
Wednesday 1 April 2009
Ranfurly Castle Golf Club win Junior Club of the year award
Ranfurly Castle Golf Club won the Junior Club of the Year Award at the Scottish Golf Dinner in Glasgow on Friday, 27th March
Please see the Gillian Kirkwood Website for further information.
Please see the Gillian Kirkwood Website for further information.
NFL Fantasy Files: The Best Players
I think John Beattie has a little more practice to do!!!
Unbelievable!
Thanks go to Anna Telfer for that one !
? Do you think it will help with my pitching ?!!!
Unbelievable!
Thanks go to Anna Telfer for that one !
? Do you think it will help with my pitching ?!!!
Tuesday 31 March 2009
Kylie receives her award at the Scottish Golf Dinner
The Scottish Golf Dinner in Glasgow was held on Friday 27th March.
Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) and Kelsey MacDonald, won the ladies and girls Order of Merit titles respectively by impressive margins.
To read all about the dinner go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
Photograph above, courtesy of www.idealimages.co.uk/
Golf Festival at Ballachmyle Golf Club
Ballochmyle Golf Club with support from East Ayrshire Council, clubgolf, and East Ayrshire’s Active Schools Department, will host and welcome all young people in the region to use this fantastic opportunity to discover if they have the drive to play golf during a special festival at Ballochmyle Golf Club, Mauchline, East Ayrshire on Monday 25th May 2009.
To read all about it go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
To read all about it go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
Friday 27 March 2009
Commonwealth Games 2014
John Beattie who was the guest speaker at the D&A Centenary Dinner talks to John Scott, Chief Executive of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Commonwealth Games Website
Commonwealth Games Website
Some added rugby videos !!
Some more short videos have been added to John Beattie's coaching of the D&A County Players -- Thanks go to Douglas Park's Olive Mackay for these ones (These are the 3 at the end of the post)
Wednesday 25 March 2009
D&A Centenary Dinner --- Rugby is the name of the game !!!
Dunbartonshire and Argyll Ladies County Golf Association held their Centenary Dinner on Monday 23rd March 2009 in the Milngavie Town Hall. Captain Kay McColl welcomed the 170 ladies to the evening with a champagne reception. Hon President Lesley Mackiggan gave the toast to the County. After an excellent meal the guest speaker John Beattie gave the audience some wonderful rugby coaching which included Belle Robertson, Kay McColl and President of the SLGA Ethel Jack involved in scrum practice !!
Laughter was the name of the game for that evening --- What a night!
To see some photos from the evening click on the small photo of John and Kay below.
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| D&A Centenary Dinner |
Here is a short video of Past D&A Captain Helen Faulds trying out some long passes !!
Here are some 3 more wee snippets of video taken by D&A's Olive Mackay.The sound quality is a little poor but just adds to the flavour of the evening
Saturday 21 March 2009
Lanarkshire County Centenary Dinner Success
Captain May Hughes , Hon President Margo Bauer and Past Captains Mary McKay, Anne Prentice, Jean Cameron, Anne Burden, Isobel Kempsell, Jean Reid, Pat Hutton, Margaret Allan, Janice Paterson, Joyce Scott, Sheena Boyd and Elizabeth Nelson--- Click to enlarge (courtesy of Jean McIntyre)
The LLCGA Centenary Dinner , held in Kirkhill Golf Club last night proved to be most enjoyable for the 104 members who attended. The Centenary cake was cut by Honorary President, Margo Bauer. After Vice Captain Lesley Lloyd said grace a very tasty meal was enjoyed.
Captain May Hughes gave a most informative and amusing account of the History of LLCGA outlining the many successes of past and present members and teams.
To read all about it and see some photographs of the event go to the
Lanarkshire County Website
Friday 20 March 2009
Greensomes Result - Douglas Park
Played 15th and 20th March 2009
WINNERS: Lindsay McLean & Mary Bell 86 (18) 68
RUNNERS UP: Helen Robertson & Hazel Hamilton 89(16.2) 72.8
WINNERS: Lindsay McLean & Mary Bell 86 (18) 68
RUNNERS UP: Helen Robertson & Hazel Hamilton 89(16.2) 72.8
Mail On Sunday- 2nd Round Results
The 2009 Mail on Sunday is now underway. The only results I have at the moment are the 2nd round results Ranfurly Castle drew against Elderslie at Home by 2.5 - 2.5 Then (Up the extra holes) and the home team led by Anne Judge won at the 3rd extra hole.
Bearsden lost at home to Douglas Park 2 - 3
When more results are available hopefully they will be published on this website
Looking for more information go to the Mail on Sunday Website
Bearsden lost at home to Douglas Park 2 - 3
When more results are available hopefully they will be published on this website
Looking for more information go to the Mail on Sunday Website
March Medal -- Troon - Belle is still a Star
Played 6th March 2009,(SSS 73, CSS 74)
Silver : Belle Roberstson 72 (1) 71, Margaret Sharp 88 (12)76, Alison McTear 88 (10)78
Bronze : Julie Will 96 (22) 74,Elizabeth Hume 97 (23) 75,Marion Reid 105 (22) 83.
Best Scratch: Belle Robertson Score: 72
Silver : Belle Roberstson 72 (1) 71, Margaret Sharp 88 (12)76, Alison McTear 88 (10)78
Bronze : Julie Will 96 (22) 74,Elizabeth Hume 97 (23) 75,Marion Reid 105 (22) 83.
Best Scratch: Belle Robertson Score: 72
Thursday 19 March 2009
Scotland Teams
Teams to represent Scotland at forthcoming events are:
SLGA Under 16 Open Stroke Play Championship, Craigielaw Golf Club, 9-10 April
Team 1 - Lesley Atkins (Minto), Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm), Hannah McCook (Abernethy)
Team 2 - Louise McGillivray (Banchory), Alyson McKechin (Elderslie), Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie Ladies)
Captain - Claire Hargan (Mortonhall)
Helen Holm Scottish Ladies Open Stroke Play Championship, Troon, 24-26 April
Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar), Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle)
Welsh Ladies' Open Stroke Play Championship, Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, 2-3 May
Carly Booth (Comrie), Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar), Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle)
Travelling Reserve: Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm)
SLGA Under 16 Open Stroke Play Championship, Craigielaw Golf Club, 9-10 April
Team 1 - Lesley Atkins (Minto), Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm), Hannah McCook (Abernethy)
Team 2 - Louise McGillivray (Banchory), Alyson McKechin (Elderslie), Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie Ladies)
Captain - Claire Hargan (Mortonhall)
Helen Holm Scottish Ladies Open Stroke Play Championship, Troon, 24-26 April
Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar), Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle)
Welsh Ladies' Open Stroke Play Championship, Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, 2-3 May
Carly Booth (Comrie), Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar), Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle)
Travelling Reserve: Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Wednesday 18 March 2009
Scottish Golf Awareness Week --- 13 - 20 April 2009
The SGU is encouraging as many clubs as possible to get involved in Scottish Golf Awareness Week to attract more golfers into club membership.For more info on how your club can take part, Click Here.
The national campaign, the first initiative of its kind launched by the Scottish Golf Union and Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association, will commence the week following the US Masters and clubs across the country are being encouraged to get involved, although activity does not need to be restricted to that week alone.
To read more also go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
Ranfurly Castle Stableford
Played 18/3/09 31 Entries, SSS 73, CSS 75
Silver Winner: Jan Macnab 37 pts (15)
Runner Up: Evy MacGregor 35 pts (13)
Bronze Winner: Morag Ferguson 37 pts (31)
Runner Up: Karin MacKenzie 31 pts (28) bih
Silver Winner: Jan Macnab 37 pts (15)
Runner Up: Evy MacGregor 35 pts (13)
Bronze Winner: Morag Ferguson 37 pts (31)
Runner Up: Karin MacKenzie 31 pts (28) bih
Tuesday 17 March 2009
The County Captains get into training on St Patricks Day !
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Saturday 14 March 2009
Best Ever Scottish Golf Show Set for SECC
The 2009 Scottish Golf Show, one of the most anticipated Scottish consumer shows of the year, is now less than two weeks away and organisers are already expecting to break attendance records.
The event is being held at the SECC in Glasgow from March 20-22 and tourism chiefs VisitScotland expect the golfing extravaganza to be worth more than £1.25 million to the local economy.
The three-day showcase will feature some of the biggest names in the golf industry showcasing their latest equipment to Scottish golfers for the first time. Major brands in attendance will be Callaway Golf, TaylorMade, Nike Golf, Mizuno, Yonex, Wilson Staff and more.
Inside Glasgow’s SECC will be a 30 bay indoor driving range, 1000sq/m of practice areas including putting, short game and a special ‘kids only’ junior area. There will also be over 1000 free golf lessons by 14 of the country’s leading PGA professionals plus world famous trick shot artist Dave Edwards will perform his routine over the course of the three days.
Various competitions will be in place for long drive and nearest the pin and visitors will be able to interact with more than 100 exhibitors from the golf industry as the show sold out weeks in advance. Special equipment discounts will also be available from retail giants american golf, the Official Retail Partner of the Scottish Golf Show.
Visitors to the three-day show will have the chance to get up close and personal with one of the most famous trophies in world golf, the Eisenhower Trophy, which will be on location at the SECC following Scotland’s dramatic victory late last year in the World Amateur Team Championship.
Event Organiser Tom Lovering said: “We are very much looking forward to what looks set to be the biggest Scottish Golf Show to date – and it is fitting that we host it at the SECC, Scotland’s largest exhibition facility. This year’s show has grown in size with more retail space, more exhibitors, more driving bays and much more interaction for all levels of golfer.
“The Scottish Golf Show has firmly established itself as the perfect tee-off to the golf season and this year we fully expect to smash attendance records.”
Click here for more information on the 2009 Show or call 0141 353 2222
The event is being held at the SECC in Glasgow from March 20-22 and tourism chiefs VisitScotland expect the golfing extravaganza to be worth more than £1.25 million to the local economy.
The three-day showcase will feature some of the biggest names in the golf industry showcasing their latest equipment to Scottish golfers for the first time. Major brands in attendance will be Callaway Golf, TaylorMade, Nike Golf, Mizuno, Yonex, Wilson Staff and more.
Inside Glasgow’s SECC will be a 30 bay indoor driving range, 1000sq/m of practice areas including putting, short game and a special ‘kids only’ junior area. There will also be over 1000 free golf lessons by 14 of the country’s leading PGA professionals plus world famous trick shot artist Dave Edwards will perform his routine over the course of the three days.
Various competitions will be in place for long drive and nearest the pin and visitors will be able to interact with more than 100 exhibitors from the golf industry as the show sold out weeks in advance. Special equipment discounts will also be available from retail giants american golf, the Official Retail Partner of the Scottish Golf Show.
Visitors to the three-day show will have the chance to get up close and personal with one of the most famous trophies in world golf, the Eisenhower Trophy, which will be on location at the SECC following Scotland’s dramatic victory late last year in the World Amateur Team Championship.
Event Organiser Tom Lovering said: “We are very much looking forward to what looks set to be the biggest Scottish Golf Show to date – and it is fitting that we host it at the SECC, Scotland’s largest exhibition facility. This year’s show has grown in size with more retail space, more exhibitors, more driving bays and much more interaction for all levels of golfer.
“The Scottish Golf Show has firmly established itself as the perfect tee-off to the golf season and this year we fully expect to smash attendance records.”
Click here for more information on the 2009 Show or call 0141 353 2222
Junior golf flying high in Scotland
Scottish golf is flying high through clubgolf. In the past year clubgolf has introduced more than two thirds of Scotland’s Primary 5 children to golf. Meanwhile, junior activity in Scotland’s golf clubs is booming with over 8,500 children developing their skills through clubgolf coaching.
Clubgolf is the partnership between the Scottish Golf Union (SGU), the Scottish Ladies' Golfing Association (SLGA), the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA), the Golf Foundation and Sportscotland.
Launched in 2003 following Scotland’s successful bid to host the 2014 Ryder Cup, clubgolf represents the Scottish Government’s commitment to create the opportunity for every nine year old in Scotland to play golf and enjoy the game for life.
In 2008, a year of remarkable growth, clubgolf achieved the following:
33,600 Primary 5 children in 1320 of Scotland’s primary schools played golf through clubgolf’s introductory game, ‘firstclubgolf’
8,563 children took part in clubgolf coaching programmes at 233 golf clubs and facilities
1137 qualified volunteer coaches delivered clubgolf coaching in these clubs and facilities
In 2009 the number of children taking part in clubgolf programmes at clubs and facilities is expected to rise to 10,000.
Hamish Grey, SGU Chief Executive Officer said, “clubgolf is an integral part of the SGU and SLGA’s structured coaching programmes and we are delighted to see it making such significant progress, enabling more youngsters than ever before to play the game.
“These latest figures show that Scottish Golf is achieving one of our key goals, that of ‘growing the game’. With the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles drawing ever closer now is the perfect time to increase participation and help our youngsters develop their talent. With the success of the programme and the wealth of opportunities now available for young golfers, clubgolf is already helping to create a legacy beyond 2014.”
Meanwhile this year the bar will rise higher for clubgolf’s introductory game in schools. With firstclubgolf set to be included in curriculum at more than three quarters of Scotland’s primary schools this year, clubgolf is targeting a further 38,000 new recruits to golf.
To read more go to the clubgolf website
Clubgolf is the partnership between the Scottish Golf Union (SGU), the Scottish Ladies' Golfing Association (SLGA), the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA), the Golf Foundation and Sportscotland.
Launched in 2003 following Scotland’s successful bid to host the 2014 Ryder Cup, clubgolf represents the Scottish Government’s commitment to create the opportunity for every nine year old in Scotland to play golf and enjoy the game for life.
In 2008, a year of remarkable growth, clubgolf achieved the following:
33,600 Primary 5 children in 1320 of Scotland’s primary schools played golf through clubgolf’s introductory game, ‘firstclubgolf’
8,563 children took part in clubgolf coaching programmes at 233 golf clubs and facilities
1137 qualified volunteer coaches delivered clubgolf coaching in these clubs and facilities
In 2009 the number of children taking part in clubgolf programmes at clubs and facilities is expected to rise to 10,000.
Hamish Grey, SGU Chief Executive Officer said, “clubgolf is an integral part of the SGU and SLGA’s structured coaching programmes and we are delighted to see it making such significant progress, enabling more youngsters than ever before to play the game.
“These latest figures show that Scottish Golf is achieving one of our key goals, that of ‘growing the game’. With the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles drawing ever closer now is the perfect time to increase participation and help our youngsters develop their talent. With the success of the programme and the wealth of opportunities now available for young golfers, clubgolf is already helping to create a legacy beyond 2014.”
Meanwhile this year the bar will rise higher for clubgolf’s introductory game in schools. With firstclubgolf set to be included in curriculum at more than three quarters of Scotland’s primary schools this year, clubgolf is targeting a further 38,000 new recruits to golf.
To read more go to the clubgolf website
Fiona Cowan and Enid Young are the D&A Winter Foursomes Winners
Fiona Cowan(Windyhill) and Enid Young (Balmore)beat Louise Ballantyne (Cardross) and Sara Tryon (Gleddoch)yesterday in the final of the D&A Winter Foursomes played over Hilton Park yesterday
Monday 9 March 2009
Beatrice Orr and Morag Turner - Kilmacolm are the Renfrewshire County Winter Foursomes Winners
The RLCGA Winter Foursomes Final was played over Cathcart Castle today. Beatrice Orr and Morag Turner (Kilmacolm) won at the 19th against Mary Hardie and Sheila Gray (Ranfurly Castle)
To read the full report go to the Renfrewshire Website and to see larger pictures click on the small picture below
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| The 2009 RLCGA Winter Foursomes Final |
Sunday 8 March 2009
MULTI-YEAR CLUB CHAMPIONS
On the Gillian Kirkwood Website there was an article on Multi - Year ChampionsWest of Scotland player -- Maureen Woodhead (Skinner) was reading their article about multi-year champions.
Until 2008, when she was defeated in the semi-final, she was Lady Champion at Gourock Golf Club for 15 years consecutively.
"This could be a starting figure for our investigations!!" --- Any advance on 15 years, then?
MAUREEN WOODHEAD (formerly Skinner) -- pictured left ----
Further to this post here is an update ------
Pat Shepherd from Turriff
Saturday 7 March 2009
SLGA Counties Centenary Lunch
The SLGA held the centenary lunch today in the Salutation Hotel, Perth.
Nine Counties are celebrating their centenaries this year... Angus, Ayrshire, Dumbartonshire and Argyll, Fife, Lanarkshire, Midlothian, Perth and Kinross, Renfrewshire and Stirlingshire & Clackmannan. Aberdeenshire (founded 1911), East Lothian (1924), Northern Counties (1967), Borders (1973), Dumfrieshire (1973) and Galloway (1973) have celebrations still to come. Mrs Margaret Duncanson, who retired in 1997 as the last Secretary of the Scottish Ladies County Golf Association, cut the cake, and Mrs Ethel Jack, President of SLGA Ltd gave a very appropriate golfing grace.
After an enjoyable meal Gillian Kirkwood (pictured above) proposed a toast to County Golf and gave an informative account of its origins.
D&A's Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) proposed the Vote of thanks (See short video at the end of this post)
CLICK HERE see some photos from the day
Helen Faulds -- IN THE VIDEO ABOVE (Dunbartonshire & Argyll) responded with a vote of thanks which included this ode:
C is for your county, of which you're rightly proud,
E is for an event like this with a very friendly crowd.
N is for the nattering --- we're really good at that,
T is for the time flying by and the laughter and the chat.
E is for the efforts of the ladies of the past,
N is for their need to nail their colours to the mast.
A is for the appreciation of every single person here,
R is for the role you played in counties far and near
Y is for years - a hundred of them gone
but it's also for the future years - a new county golfing dawn.
SLGA extend inter-club foursomes deadline
The SLGA has extended the closing date for entries to the new Scottish Ladies inter-club match-play foursomes to Monday, March 23rd at 12 noon.
Thursday 5 March 2009
SLGA Matchplay Survey
In 2008 clubs were asked to send the results of their match play knockout competitions to the SLGA to ascertain the effect of the full difference in handicap. The analysis is now complete and the main finding is that with full difference in handicap the lower handicapped player still retains an advantage and can expect to win 60% of the time. The full analysis may be downloaded HERE
SLGA Subscription Reminder
The annual mailing to clubs containing the SLGA Handbook, poster and entry forms (including the one for the LGU Medal Finals) will be sent out next week to those clubs which have paid the annual subscription. A quarter of affiliated clubs have still to pay the subscription which was due for payment by 31 January.
Improve your Putting --- Mearns Castle Golf Academy
Take Strokes off your game this season - come along to our putting seminar at the MEARNS CASTLE GOLF ACADEMY at 7.30 pm on Thursday March 12th 2009 and learn how to Putt with Confidence -- Develop a better focus on the green --- Become more consistent
Visiting from the United States Frank Thomas, inventor of the graphite shaft and
Valerie Melvin, Sports Psychologist will deliver this seminar along with PGA Professional Karyn Burns.
Admission is £5 (50% donated to West of Scotland Girls) - SIGN UP by calling 07720442492.
or e -mailing karynburns@yahoo.com
Learn more about us by visiting http://www.franklygolf.com/
Why not come along to Mearns Castle Golf Academy on Thursday 12th March. To read all about it Click Here
Visiting from the United States Frank Thomas, inventor of the graphite shaft and
Valerie Melvin, Sports Psychologist will deliver this seminar along with PGA Professional Karyn Burns.
Admission is £5 (50% donated to West of Scotland Girls) - SIGN UP by calling 07720442492.
or e -mailing karynburns@yahoo.com
Learn more about us by visiting http://www.franklygolf.com/
Why not come along to Mearns Castle Golf Academy on Thursday 12th March. To read all about it Click Here
Tuesday 3 March 2009
Sunday 1 March 2009
Renfrewshire County Centenary Dinner
Renfrewshire County held their Centenary Dinner at The Glynhill Hotel on Thursday 26th February. 114 members attended the Centenary Celebration evening including 11 Past Champions.
Christeen Finlayson (County Captain of Renfrewshire)welcomed everyone to the evening with a champagne reception and was in sparkling form as the host. Dr Nan Blair (nee Menzies)- Ranfurly Castle cut the cake. Heather Anderson(Caldwell) proposed the toast to the County. Vice Captain Trish Brown (Kilmacolm) said grace before the dinner and Ruth Henderson(Williamwood)narrated a very humourous historical ditty.
The guest speaker was Linda Ormiston OBE .
Also at the top table were the County Captains Nora McCrossan (Ayrshire), May Hughes(Lanarkshire) and Kay McCall (D&A)
Want to see an enlarged picture slideshow then Click here
A terrific evening was had by all
Thursday 26 February 2009
A bit late but ---- A few words from Captain Gladys !
I have taken bits of video of Gladys' Social evening. However I have not had time to edit it. Here is Gladys at the end of her evening however.
Missed the photos then go to Gladys Social Evening
Missed the photos then go to Gladys Social Evening
Wednesday 25 February 2009
Fixture Dates 2009 --- D&A
Monday 23rd March: (Milngavie Town Hall)- Centenary Dinner
Thursday 9th April: (Cardross) Inter County Foursomes Qual.
Tues-Thurs. 14-16 April: (Hayston) April Medal and Championship
Sunday 3rd May: (Prestwick) West of Scotland Close Championship
Thursday 7th May: (The Carrick) Centenary Comp / May Medal
Wednesday 13th May (Pollok) Inter County Foursomes Finals
Wednesday 20th May: (HP Allander) Spring Meeting
Tuesday 9th June: (Cowal) Colonel Brock
Wednesday 17th June: (Clober) Kennedy Salver
Mon-Wed 22-24 June: (Strathaven) Inter County Matches (Jamboree)
Friday 3rd July: (Dullatur) July Medal
Thursday 16th July: (Helensburgh) Jubilee Cups
Thursday 6th August: (Douglas Park) August Medal
Tuesday 18th August: (Dullatur) County Golf Open Meeting
Tuesday 25th August (Kirkintilloch) Autumn Meeting/Moira Alexander Trophy.
Wednesday 9th September: (Milngavie) September Medal/Miss Henry’s Quaich
Fri-Sun 18-20 September: (Baberton) County Finals
Thursday 24th September: (Longniddry) Commonwealth Spoons Finals
Tuesday 29th September: (Bearsden) Finals Day, Coronation Medals
Thursday 9th April: (Cardross) Inter County Foursomes Qual.
Tues-Thurs. 14-16 April: (Hayston) April Medal and Championship
Sunday 3rd May: (Prestwick) West of Scotland Close Championship
Thursday 7th May: (The Carrick) Centenary Comp / May Medal
Wednesday 13th May (Pollok) Inter County Foursomes Finals
Wednesday 20th May: (HP Allander) Spring Meeting
Tuesday 9th June: (Cowal) Colonel Brock
Wednesday 17th June: (Clober) Kennedy Salver
Mon-Wed 22-24 June: (Strathaven) Inter County Matches (Jamboree)
Friday 3rd July: (Dullatur) July Medal
Thursday 16th July: (Helensburgh) Jubilee Cups
Thursday 6th August: (Douglas Park) August Medal
Tuesday 18th August: (Dullatur) County Golf Open Meeting
Tuesday 25th August (Kirkintilloch) Autumn Meeting/Moira Alexander Trophy.
Wednesday 9th September: (Milngavie) September Medal/Miss Henry’s Quaich
Fri-Sun 18-20 September: (Baberton) County Finals
Thursday 24th September: (Longniddry) Commonwealth Spoons Finals
Tuesday 29th September: (Bearsden) Finals Day, Coronation Medals
Ranfurly Castle 15 hole February Stableford
Played 25 February 2009 26 Entries
Silver Winner Lilias Snodgrass (19) 24 pts
Runner Up Carol Fell (10) 23 pts (bih)
Bronze Winner Mary Irving (22) 29 pts
Runner Up Vicky Rennie (32) 25 pts
Silver Winner Lilias Snodgrass (19) 24 pts
Runner Up Carol Fell (10) 23 pts (bih)
Bronze Winner Mary Irving (22) 29 pts
Runner Up Vicky Rennie (32) 25 pts
Tuesday 24 February 2009
Ayrshire County Fixtures for 2009
Tuesday 14th April - Thursday 16th April - County Championship & Quaich finals (Glasgow Gailes) (Final at 1400 hrs on Thursday 16th April)
Sunday 3rd May - West Of Scotland Championship (Prestwick)
Tuesday 5th May - Inter County Foursomes & Commonwealth Spoons (Largs)
Tuesday 9th June - Quaich & qualifier for McCall salver (Irvine Ravenspark)
Wednesday 17th June - Junior Inter County Matches – Kenndey Salver (Clober)
Monday 22nd to Wednesday 24th June – West Inter County Matches (Strathaven)
Tuesday 14th July - Summer Meeting – Centenary Quaich (Loudoun)
Tuesday 11th August- Coronation Medals (Skelmorlie)
Sunday 16th August - Ladies St. Nicholas Trophy (Juniors) (Annanhill)
Tuesday 8th September - Thistle Brooches (Kilbirnie Place)
Tuesday 13th October – Quaich (Ayr Seafield)
Tuesday 17th November - Annual General Meeting -1430 hrs (West Kilbride)
Sunday 3rd May - West Of Scotland Championship (Prestwick)
Tuesday 5th May - Inter County Foursomes & Commonwealth Spoons (Largs)
Tuesday 9th June - Quaich & qualifier for McCall salver (Irvine Ravenspark)
Wednesday 17th June - Junior Inter County Matches – Kenndey Salver (Clober)
Monday 22nd to Wednesday 24th June – West Inter County Matches (Strathaven)
Tuesday 14th July - Summer Meeting – Centenary Quaich (Loudoun)
Tuesday 11th August- Coronation Medals (Skelmorlie)
Sunday 16th August - Ladies St. Nicholas Trophy (Juniors) (Annanhill)
Tuesday 8th September - Thistle Brooches (Kilbirnie Place)
Tuesday 13th October – Quaich (Ayr Seafield)
Tuesday 17th November - Annual General Meeting -1430 hrs (West Kilbride)
Enter The St Rule Trophy On Line
If you are thinking of entering this year's St Rule Trophy tournament at the end of May, then the following letter to past competitors will interest you:
Current holder: Kylie Walker ~ Buchanan Castle
St Rule Trophy 2009
This year's event will take place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May over the New and Old Courses, St Andrews. Entries will be limited to 60 and the handicap limit is 4.4.
For the first time this year you will be able to enter online via the St Andrews Links website, alternatively you may download and post or email your entry.
Entry forms and tournament conditions will be available online from Monday 23 February, 2009 and please note we will not request any entry fee until after the closing date when you will be notified as to whether or not you have been successful in gaining a place in the tournament.
Please enter using one of the following options
(a) Click on the St Andrews Links Website and complete the online entry form.
(b) Click on the St Andrews Links website above, download the entry form and post / fax /email it to: The St Rule Club 12 The Links St Andrews KY16 9JB Fax : 01334 472988
Email: struleclub@fsmail.net
(c) Telephone or email The St Rule Club to ask for an entry form by post:
01334 472988 / struleclub@fsmail.net
The Closing Date for Entries is Saturday 9 May
We look forward to another successful tournament.
Yours sincerely
Alison White
St Rule Trophy Organising Committee
The St Rule Club
12 The Links
St Andrews
Current holder: Kylie Walker ~ Buchanan Castle
St Rule Trophy 2009
This year's event will take place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May over the New and Old Courses, St Andrews. Entries will be limited to 60 and the handicap limit is 4.4.
For the first time this year you will be able to enter online via the St Andrews Links website, alternatively you may download and post or email your entry.
Entry forms and tournament conditions will be available online from Monday 23 February, 2009 and please note we will not request any entry fee until after the closing date when you will be notified as to whether or not you have been successful in gaining a place in the tournament.
Please enter using one of the following options
(a) Click on the St Andrews Links Website and complete the online entry form.
(b) Click on the St Andrews Links website above, download the entry form and post / fax /email it to: The St Rule Club 12 The Links St Andrews KY16 9JB Fax : 01334 472988
Email: struleclub@fsmail.net
(c) Telephone or email The St Rule Club to ask for an entry form by post:
01334 472988 / struleclub@fsmail.net
The Closing Date for Entries is Saturday 9 May
We look forward to another successful tournament.
Yours sincerely
Alison White
St Rule Trophy Organising Committee
The St Rule Club
12 The Links
St Andrews
Monday 23 February 2009
Lanarkshire County - 2009 Fixture Diary
27-29th April Championship Drumpellier
3rd May West of Scotland Prestwick
4th May Intercounty Fours Cawder Keir
10th May Spoon Airdrie
13th May Intercounty Fours Final Pollok
24th May LLCGA v MLCGA Strathaven
8th June Spoon Wishaw
22-24th June Intercounty Matches Strathaven
7th July Morison/Black Jack Colville Park
20th July Spoon Lenzie
7th Aug Tri-am Cambuslang
10th Aug Centenary Texas Scramble Bothwell Castle
26th Aug Autumn Outing Carnwath
13th Sept Spoon Lanark
3rd May West of Scotland Prestwick
4th May Intercounty Fours Cawder Keir
10th May Spoon Airdrie
13th May Intercounty Fours Final Pollok
24th May LLCGA v MLCGA Strathaven
8th June Spoon Wishaw
22-24th June Intercounty Matches Strathaven
7th July Morison/Black Jack Colville Park
20th July Spoon Lenzie
7th Aug Tri-am Cambuslang
10th Aug Centenary Texas Scramble Bothwell Castle
26th Aug Autumn Outing Carnwath
13th Sept Spoon Lanark
Sunday 22 February 2009
SLGA's New Matchplay Foursomes Event
Kirkwood Golf 
New club match-play foursomes event
added to SLGA calendar
The Scottish foursomes tournament has not been well supported over the last few years, and was cancelled last summer due to lack of entries.
Dr Lynne Terry (Cruden Bay), the SLGA treasurer, came up with a suggestion for an inter-club match-play foursomes handicap tournament which could be run over the summer with semi-finals and final on the same day as the Scottish stroke-play foursomes tournament (August 30 at Forfar Golf Club) with scratch and handicap prizes.
Each club can enter a team of two or three players to represent it during the season. The total combined handicaps of the team must not exceed 60. Any two of the team can represent the club in each round.
Each match will be played on the basis of full difference of half the combined handicaps (on the day) of the two players representing the club.
The SLGA will make the draw for each round. The rounds will be based on geographical locations of the clubs to minimise travel as far as possible.
The 18-hole stroke-play tournament on the finals day will prioritise the 16 lowest combined handicaps, along with additional entries from the clubs involved in the semi-finals and the clubs that entered the match play.
If the event is not fully subscribed then clubs who did not enter the match play can enter, and if it is over-subscribed then higher handicap teams will be eliminated first.
Entry forms went out to the clubs with last week's mailing from the SLGA.
The annual mailing to Ladies' Handicap Secretaries was sent to clubs on 18 February. Included are:
Entry form for the NEW Foursomes Match Play Competition - please note the closing date for entries is 9th March so enter your club now to avoid disappointment
Annual Handicap Pack - the list of qualifying competitions for 2009 may also be downloaded here
Information on the Central Database of Handicaps
Match & Handicap Convenor booklet
Order forms for the CONGU Manual and Pocket Concertina Guides on Rules, Etiquette and Handicaps
New club match-play foursomes eventadded to SLGA calendar
The Scottish foursomes tournament has not been well supported over the last few years, and was cancelled last summer due to lack of entries.
Dr Lynne Terry (Cruden Bay), the SLGA treasurer, came up with a suggestion for an inter-club match-play foursomes handicap tournament which could be run over the summer with semi-finals and final on the same day as the Scottish stroke-play foursomes tournament (August 30 at Forfar Golf Club) with scratch and handicap prizes.
Each club can enter a team of two or three players to represent it during the season. The total combined handicaps of the team must not exceed 60. Any two of the team can represent the club in each round.
Each match will be played on the basis of full difference of half the combined handicaps (on the day) of the two players representing the club.
The SLGA will make the draw for each round. The rounds will be based on geographical locations of the clubs to minimise travel as far as possible.
The 18-hole stroke-play tournament on the finals day will prioritise the 16 lowest combined handicaps, along with additional entries from the clubs involved in the semi-finals and the clubs that entered the match play.
If the event is not fully subscribed then clubs who did not enter the match play can enter, and if it is over-subscribed then higher handicap teams will be eliminated first.
Entry forms went out to the clubs with last week's mailing from the SLGA.
The annual mailing to Ladies' Handicap Secretaries was sent to clubs on 18 February. Included are:
Entry form for the NEW Foursomes Match Play Competition - please note the closing date for entries is 9th March so enter your club now to avoid disappointment
Annual Handicap Pack - the list of qualifying competitions for 2009 may also be downloaded here
Information on the Central Database of Handicaps
Match & Handicap Convenor booklet
Order forms for the CONGU Manual and Pocket Concertina Guides on Rules, Etiquette and Handicaps
Sunday 15 February 2009
Clare Queen has a top 10 finish in the Australian Open
England’s Laura Davies won her second Australian Open after a dramatic final day at Metropolitan Golf Club in Melbourne.
Davies, who last won the title in 2004 at Concorde Golf Club, finished with a five-under-par 68, which was the best round of the day. She closed on a four-round total of seven-under-par, one stroke ahead of Spain’s Tania Elosegui.
Congratulations to Clare Queen (The Carrick Loch Lomond) who finished in 8th position on 2 under par.
Davies, who last won the title in 2004 at Concorde Golf Club, finished with a five-under-par 68, which was the best round of the day. She closed on a four-round total of seven-under-par, one stroke ahead of Spain’s Tania Elosegui.
Congratulations to Clare Queen (The Carrick Loch Lomond) who finished in 8th position on 2 under par.
Friday 13 February 2009
Janice Paterson and Barbara Biggart are 15th in Spain
Past Captain of Lanarkshire Janice Paterson (Drumpellier) has been playing in the Spanish Seniors this week. To read the results for both the "Doubles" the Singles go to the West Vets Website
Tuesday 10 February 2009
The Spanish Seniors kicks off the rain and har in Spain
Past Captain of Lanarkshire --- Janice Paterson (Drumpellier) is playing in the 2009 Spanish Seniors at the Arcos Gardens Golf Club which is located on the outskirts of Arcos de la Frontera in the province of Cadiz Spain.
To read the report for Day 1 then go to the West Vets Website
Saturday 7 February 2009
Fun and Glamour is the key word at Douglas Park
Gladys Speedie -- is the new Ladies Captain of Douglas Park Golf Club.
She opened her year of Captaincy last night with a marvellous social evening of Horse Racing at Ascot and entertainment based on the theme of My Fair Lady. Click on the photo below to see some pictures from the evening --- please give time to load.
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Friday 6 February 2009
Clare Queen misses cut in Australia
Clare Queen, missed the cut by two shots at the ANZ Ladies Masters at Royal Pines Resort, Queensland in Australia with an aggregate of 148, made up of rounds of 75 and 73. To read the full report go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
Wednesday 4 February 2009
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Monday 2 February 2009
Fife County Celebrate their Centenary Celebrations with a lunch in Kirkcaldy
Fife County Ladies line-up[Click on the image to see it larger in its own window]
Fife County Ladies Golf Association started its Centenary celebrations with a lunch at the Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy on Sunday 1st Feb 2009. The event was attended by 134 past & present members of FCLGA, the Provost of Fife and representatives from SLGA, Midlothian, East Lothian and Stirling & Clackmannanshire.
To read all about the event go to The Fife County Ladies Golf Association Website
Sunday 1 February 2009
Kylie finishes 13th in the Portugal Open Amateur
Six bogeys in the last round killed Kylie Walker's hopes of at least matching last year's seventh place finish in the Portuguese women's open amateur golf championship. The Buchanan Castle player signed off the rain-abbreviated tournament at Quinta do Peru Golf Club, near Lisbon - the second day's play was washed out - with a 76 after earlier rounds of 76 and 77.
Her 13-over-par total for the 54-hole tournament put her in 13th place behind French winner Rosanna Crepiat who had scores of 74, 72 and 71 for one-over-par 217.
Kylie did birdie the fourth and short 17th on the last day but bogeyed the first, third, sixth, eighth, 13th and 14th.
In a prestigious overseas championship, once won by the late Marjory (Fowler) Ferguson, Kylie was the only Scot in the field of 70, a disappointing representation given that the GB&I selectors said that any players making a show in the early-season tournaments would have a chance of breaking into the Vagliano Trophy squad which has been depleted by players such as Scottish champion Michele Thomson (McDonald Ellon), Krystle Caithness (St Regulus) and their 2008 Curtis Cup team-mates, Florentyna Parker (Royal Birkdale), Elizabeth Bennett (Brokenhurst Manor), Breanne Loucks (Wrexham) as well as 2006 Curtis Cup player Tara Delaney (Carlow), turning professinal.
Wales and Ireland entered five players apiece and the Welsh did provide the leading non-Continental player, Rhian Wyn Thomas from Vale of Glamorgan, joint 10th overall on 228. Also on the 228 mark was Mandy Goyos, whose mother is Lancashire-born and her father Spanish.
LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 216 (3 x 72)
217 Rosanna Crepiat (Fra) 74 72 71 (35-36).
218 Lucie Andre (Fra) 72 72 74 (38-36).
222 Lara Katzy (Ger) 71 76 75.
224 Ines Diaz-Negrete (Spa) 74 75 75.
225 Marion Duvernay (Fra) 78 71 76, Anna Arrese (Spa) 76 74 75.
226 Adriana Zwanck (Spa) 78 76 72, Marion Ricordeau (Fra) 76 77 73.
227 Laura Stempfl (Ger) 77 77 73.
228 Rocio Sanchez (Spa) 78 74 76, Mandy Goyos (Spa) 77 77 74, Rhian Wyn Thomas (Wal) 77 75 76 (jt 10th).
229 Kylie Walker (Sco) 76 77 76 (39-37) (13th).
230 Laura Chemarin (Fra) 79 76 75.
232 Antonia Scherer (Ger) 72 82 73.
233 Jana Niedballa (Ger) 78 76 79.
234 Cristina Turegano Mate (Spa) 76 77 81.
235 Vicki Troeltach (Ger) 82 77 77, Katherine O'Connor (Wal) 80 76 79 (jt 19th).
236 Hannah Jenkins (Wal) 83 76 77 (23rd).
237 Karolin Lampert (Ger) 82 78 77, Sara Vanzonhoven (Bel) 78 82 77, Nina Holleder (Ger) 78 81 78, Nicola Roessler (Ger) 75 84 78.
238 Sophia Popov (Ger) 85 76 77, Natilia Escuriola Martinez (Spa) 80 80 78, Mireia Prat (Spa) 80 78 79, Ariane Provot (Fra) 76 82 80, Ana Santos Melo (Por) 76 80 82, Tara Davies (Wal) 80 80 78 (42-36) (jt 28th).
Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for the report and the photograph -- click onthe photo above for an enlargement
Saturday 31 January 2009
Kylie ninth as Portuguese championship is cut to 3 rounds
The 79th Portuguese women's open amateur championship has been reduced from four rounds to 54 holes following the loss of Friday's play because of flooding at the Quinta do Peru course near Lisbon.
Leading British or Irish player after Saturday's second round is Rhian Wyn Thomas (Vale of Glamorgan) whose last competitive event was the Ladies European Tour Qualifying School at La Manga.
Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle), the only Scot in the field dropped down to a share of ninth place with scores of 76 and 77.
SECOND-ROUND LEADERBOARD
Par 144 (2 x 72)
144 Lucie Andre (Fra) 72 72 (36-36).
146 Rosanne Crepiat (Fra) 74 72 (38-34).
147 Lara Katzy (Ger) 71 76 (41-34).
149 Marion Duvernay (Fra) 78 71 (38-33), Irene Diaz-Negete (Spa) 74 75 (38-37).
150 Anna Arese (Spa) 76 74 (36-39).
152 Rocio Sanchez (Spa) 78 74 (38-36), Rhian Wyn Thomas (Wal) 77 75 (36-39) (jt 7th).
153 Kylie Walker (Sco) 76 77 (40-37), Mariona Ricordeau (Fra) 76 77, Cristina Turegano Mate (Spa) 76 77.
154 Adriana Zwanck (Spa) 78 76, Jane Niebralla (Ger) 78 76, Laura Stempfl (Ger) 77 77, Mandy Goyos (Spa) 77 77.
Leading British or Irish player after Saturday's second round is Rhian Wyn Thomas (Vale of Glamorgan) whose last competitive event was the Ladies European Tour Qualifying School at La Manga.
Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle), the only Scot in the field dropped down to a share of ninth place with scores of 76 and 77.
SECOND-ROUND LEADERBOARD
Par 144 (2 x 72)
144 Lucie Andre (Fra) 72 72 (36-36).
146 Rosanne Crepiat (Fra) 74 72 (38-34).
147 Lara Katzy (Ger) 71 76 (41-34).
149 Marion Duvernay (Fra) 78 71 (38-33), Irene Diaz-Negete (Spa) 74 75 (38-37).
150 Anna Arese (Spa) 76 74 (36-39).
152 Rocio Sanchez (Spa) 78 74 (38-36), Rhian Wyn Thomas (Wal) 77 75 (36-39) (jt 7th).
153 Kylie Walker (Sco) 76 77 (40-37), Mariona Ricordeau (Fra) 76 77, Cristina Turegano Mate (Spa) 76 77.
154 Adriana Zwanck (Spa) 78 76, Jane Niebralla (Ger) 78 76, Laura Stempfl (Ger) 77 77, Mandy Goyos (Spa) 77 77.
Friday 30 January 2009
PLAY WASHED OUT IN PORTUGAL
Torrential rain washed out the second day's play in the Portuguese women's open amateur golf championship at Quinta do Peru Golf Club, near Lisbon. Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle), the only Scottish player in the field of 70, was lying seventh with a score of 76 at the end of the first round.
Thursday 29 January 2009
Kylie joint seventh after the 1st round in Portugal
Scotland's only entry, D&A's Kylie Walker from Buchanan Castle ended the first day of the Portuguese women's open amateur golf championship in a respectable joint seventh place in a field of 70 players at Quinta do Peru Golf Club near Lisbon.
Kylie, who finished seventh in the event last year, had a round of four-over-par 76 -five shots behind leader Lara Katzy (Germany).
The long-hitting Scot had no birdies but strayed over par only three times with bogeys at the long ninth and short 16th and a double bogey 6 at the 18th.
First round Leader Board
Par 72
71 Lara Katzy (Ger) 35-36.
72 Lucie Andre (Fra) 37-35.
74 Marion Bernard (Fra) 36-38, Rosanna Crepiat (Fra) 38-36, Ines Diaz-Negrete (Spa) 38-36.
75 Nicola Roessler (Ger) 36-39.
76 Kylie Walker (Sco) 37-39, Anna Kellerman (Ger) 39-37, Ana Santos Melo (Por) 39-37, Lourdes Lopez Caballo (Spa) 38-38, Anna Arrese (Spa) 38-38, Marion Ricordeau (Fra) 40-36, Cristina Mate (Spa) 37-39, Joana Yanez (Spa) 38-38, Ariane Provot (Fra) 41-35.
Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for the report
Kylie, who finished seventh in the event last year, had a round of four-over-par 76 -five shots behind leader Lara Katzy (Germany).
The long-hitting Scot had no birdies but strayed over par only three times with bogeys at the long ninth and short 16th and a double bogey 6 at the 18th.
First round Leader Board
Par 72
71 Lara Katzy (Ger) 35-36.
72 Lucie Andre (Fra) 37-35.
74 Marion Bernard (Fra) 36-38, Rosanna Crepiat (Fra) 38-36, Ines Diaz-Negrete (Spa) 38-36.
75 Nicola Roessler (Ger) 36-39.
76 Kylie Walker (Sco) 37-39, Anna Kellerman (Ger) 39-37, Ana Santos Melo (Por) 39-37, Lourdes Lopez Caballo (Spa) 38-38, Anna Arrese (Spa) 38-38, Marion Ricordeau (Fra) 40-36, Cristina Mate (Spa) 37-39, Joana Yanez (Spa) 38-38, Ariane Provot (Fra) 41-35.
Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for the report
Wednesday 28 January 2009
Kylie Walker only Scot in field for Portuguese championship
Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle), the only Scot in the field of 73 players, has the second lowest handicap in the 79th Portuguese international women's amateur golf championship which tees off over the Quinta do Peru course, near Lisbon tomorrow.
Kylie winner of the St Rule Trophy in 2008 when she also won the SLGA Order of Merit and lost to fellow-Scot Roseanne Niven in a play-off for the British women's amateur stroke-play title, has remained an amateur after failing to gain pass marks at the recent Ladies European Tour Qualifying School at La Manga, Spain.
The 22-year-old Dunbartonshire & Argyll champion, coached by Bob Collinson, has a handicap of +3.2, bettered only by France's Marion Ricordeau with +4in the Portuguese field
Thanks go Colin Farquharson for the report
Kylie winner of the St Rule Trophy in 2008 when she also won the SLGA Order of Merit and lost to fellow-Scot Roseanne Niven in a play-off for the British women's amateur stroke-play title, has remained an amateur after failing to gain pass marks at the recent Ladies European Tour Qualifying School at La Manga, Spain.
The 22-year-old Dunbartonshire & Argyll champion, coached by Bob Collinson, has a handicap of +3.2, bettered only by France's Marion Ricordeau with +4in the Portuguese field
Thanks go Colin Farquharson for the report
Sunday 25 January 2009
Midlothian's Centenary Lunch goes off with a bang
Midlothian County held their Centenary lunch yesterday in Edinburgh and the toast to the Game of Golf was given by Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) West Vets Captain and a Past Captain and Past President of Dunbartonshire and Argyll County LGA. Her humourous and witty speech was interrupted by a fire alarm, which only added to the occasion as doors to George Street were opened and 177 lightly dressed people trooped out onto the street on a bitterly cold Edinburgh afternoon. Spirits were high and everyone remained cheerful... it gave some another chance to have a chin-wag with long-lost friends. After about 15 minutes the all-clear was given and the company resumed their seats... Helen carried on as if nothing had happened and, at its conclusion, her scintillating speech received a standing ovation.
To read the full report go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
To see some photos of the event Click Here
Friday 23 January 2009
West of Scotland Championship Entry Form
The West of Scotland Ladies Close Championship (36 Hole Strokeplay) is on Sunday 3rd May 2009 at Prestwick Golf Club. To get your application form click here
Looking for other Scottish Fixtures this year Click Here
Looking for other Scottish Fixtures this year Click Here
Thursday 22 January 2009
Ayrshire Ladies County Centenary Fixtures for 2009
The Ayrshire ladies County Golf Association have published their fixture list for the 2009 season, during which the Association celebrates its Centenary.
AYRSHIRE LADIES COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION
CENTENARY FIXTURES – 2009
To Read all the Fixtures go to The Ayrshire Golf News Website
AYRSHIRE LADIES COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION
CENTENARY FIXTURES – 2009
To Read all the Fixtures go to The Ayrshire Golf News Website
Wednesday 21 January 2009
LGU Press Release
LGU announces new President, Chairman and Vice Presidents at 2009 AGM
Maureen Lockett –President
Mrs. Lockett will be the 23rd President since the position was instigated in 1908 and will commence her three years in office in succession to Mrs. Joan Neville.
Having served as Chairman of the Ladies’ Golf Union in 2002, Maureen will bring a wealth of golf knowledge and experience to the role of President. A keen golfer since taking up the game as a junior at Thonock Golf Club, now The Gainsborough Golf Club, she played to a high standard, representing Yorkshire in the early seventies and achieving a handicap of 2.
Always one to put something back into the game she loves, Maureen became involved in golf administration in the late seventies and served as Club Captain and Centenary Lady President at Hallamshire Golf Club in Sheffield, where she is now an Honorary Member, and as Yorkshire County Captain. More recently, she served as President of the Yorkshire Ladies’ County Golf Association.
Maureen’s skills as an administrator soon got her noticed at national level, and she was Chairman of the English Ladies’ Golf Association in 1995, before taking on the role of English Councillor on the Ladies’ Golf Union between 1999 and 2002. One of her main interests is junior golf, and, as an original member of the English Junior Golf Partnership, she remains committed to encouraging junior participation in the sport.
Husband Brian, grown up children Julia and Christopher, grandsons Alan, Tony and Marcus, and her sprightly 95 year old mother are delighted at Maureen’s nomination as President of the Ladies’ Golf Union and offer their full support in her term of office.
Maureen says “I still find it hard to believe that I have been invited to take on this prestigious position but I will do my best to uphold the long traditions of the LGU.
These are exciting and challenging times for ladies’ golf but I firmly believe that the Ladies’ Golf Union has an important role to play. The changing needs of our younger golfers must be catered for while we should also endeavour to maintain the legacies of the past upon which our modern game is based.
I look forward to supporting the ongoing modernisation initiatives and also to meeting many of you in the coming months and years”.
Brigid McCaw –Chairman
Brigid is a member and past Captain of Royal County Down Ladies’ Golf Club and has been involved in golf administration for a number of years at both club and National level. As a Trustee and Honorary Secretary of the club she has experience in various aspects of club administration while in a playing capacity she has represented the club on a number of occasions in District Inter-Club Teams.
A stint as the club’s Junior Convenor saw her bring home the Smurfit title on 3 occasions, an association with Junior Golf which she continued through District and National Level. Brigid has served as a junior selector at both District and National Levels while also captaining various successful girls’ national teams over the years.
Brigid has passed the R&A referee’s examination on two occasions and has officiated at many major championships and international tournaments including the Curtis Cup, the Vagliano Trophy and the Ricoh Women’s British Open.
Brigid served full terms on the executive committees of both District and ILGU Councils before joining the Executive of the LGU in 2006 where she has served on the LGU Rules and Regulations Committee for the last three years.
Brigid worked for many years as a production assistant for Ulster Television but since she retired has been kept fully occupied in golf administration. In anticipation of her year in office she said:
“I feel honoured to be elected Chairman of the Ladies Golf Union. I know that a great deal of work lies in the year ahead but I look forward to working closely with Council and our Management Team on progressing the implementation of the Business Plan and most importantly to be amongst the Players and Officials at our Championships.”
Brigid lives in Newcastle, Northern Ireland with her husband Harry, a past Captain of both the Royal & Ancient and Royal County Down Golf Club. They have three children, Gordon, Anita and Kenneth and five grandchildren.
Catherine Booth (Ireland), Nancy Chisholm (Scotland), Joan Neville (Wales) and Sue Johnson (England) – Vice Presidents
The Executive Council has also invited four former office bearers to become Honorary Vice Presidents of the Ladies’ Golf Union in recognition of the work they have done for ladies’ golf and their continued loyalty to, and support of, the LGU
Outgoing President Joan Neville (Wales) will remain actively involved in supporting the LGU on her appointment as a Vice President. Joan, LGU President from 2007-09, has been unstinting in her work for the LGU. Her vast knowledge of golf, hard work and great sense of humour with which she has fulfilled her role has been greatly appreciated by players and officials alike. Joan says “the best years of my life have been spent with the LGU and the invitation to become a Vice President is the pinnacle of my association. I can assure you that I will continue to support this wonderful organisation and look forward to following the changes due to come in the next few years”.
Catherine Booth (Ireland), President of the LGU from 2004-2007, first became involved in golf administration in the late 1970s and served on both the ILGU Central Council and the LGU Executive Council. She was Chairman of the Curtis Cup Committee played in Killarney in 1996, when Great Britain & Ireland last won the matches. Catherine is “delighted to be nominated as a Vice President of the LGU at an exciting time in women’s golf, when the LGU and Home Countries are addressing issues for the long term good of the game”.
After contributing to the game of golf in many capacities at club, county and national level, Nancy Chisholm (Scotland) served as LGU Chairman in 1997 and SLGA President from 2003-2007. A lifelong member of Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club, Nancy continues to play golf to an enviable standard, and cites her favourite club and deadliest weapon as “Father’s antique hickory jigger!” Nancy is “thrilled to be invited to become an Honorary Vice President of LGU, which I hold in high esteem”.
The fourth new Vice President is Sue Johnson (England). A well known character in Yorkshire golfing circles, Sue was LGU Chairman in 1994 and President from 2001-04. Sue responded with delight to her invitation to become a vice President and stated “I am mindful of the privilege bestowed on me and pleased to be given the opportunity to continue to support the LGU. Over the years of my involvement in ladies’ golf, I have made many friends and had such happy times. I feel very fortunate to be awarded this honour.”
The LGU is in the process of implementing its Business Plan which was approved at last year’s AGM, and the Executive Council is pleased to confirm that Shona Malcolm will continue in the post of Chief Executive Officer to drive the ongoing modernisation initiatives.
Further information:
Shona Malcolm
CEO
Ladies’ Golf Union
Tel: 0044 (0) 789 469 8222
Maureen Lockett –President
Mrs. Lockett will be the 23rd President since the position was instigated in 1908 and will commence her three years in office in succession to Mrs. Joan Neville.
Having served as Chairman of the Ladies’ Golf Union in 2002, Maureen will bring a wealth of golf knowledge and experience to the role of President. A keen golfer since taking up the game as a junior at Thonock Golf Club, now The Gainsborough Golf Club, she played to a high standard, representing Yorkshire in the early seventies and achieving a handicap of 2.
Always one to put something back into the game she loves, Maureen became involved in golf administration in the late seventies and served as Club Captain and Centenary Lady President at Hallamshire Golf Club in Sheffield, where she is now an Honorary Member, and as Yorkshire County Captain. More recently, she served as President of the Yorkshire Ladies’ County Golf Association.
Maureen’s skills as an administrator soon got her noticed at national level, and she was Chairman of the English Ladies’ Golf Association in 1995, before taking on the role of English Councillor on the Ladies’ Golf Union between 1999 and 2002. One of her main interests is junior golf, and, as an original member of the English Junior Golf Partnership, she remains committed to encouraging junior participation in the sport.
Husband Brian, grown up children Julia and Christopher, grandsons Alan, Tony and Marcus, and her sprightly 95 year old mother are delighted at Maureen’s nomination as President of the Ladies’ Golf Union and offer their full support in her term of office.
Maureen says “I still find it hard to believe that I have been invited to take on this prestigious position but I will do my best to uphold the long traditions of the LGU.
These are exciting and challenging times for ladies’ golf but I firmly believe that the Ladies’ Golf Union has an important role to play. The changing needs of our younger golfers must be catered for while we should also endeavour to maintain the legacies of the past upon which our modern game is based.
I look forward to supporting the ongoing modernisation initiatives and also to meeting many of you in the coming months and years”.
Brigid McCaw –Chairman
Brigid is a member and past Captain of Royal County Down Ladies’ Golf Club and has been involved in golf administration for a number of years at both club and National level. As a Trustee and Honorary Secretary of the club she has experience in various aspects of club administration while in a playing capacity she has represented the club on a number of occasions in District Inter-Club Teams.
A stint as the club’s Junior Convenor saw her bring home the Smurfit title on 3 occasions, an association with Junior Golf which she continued through District and National Level. Brigid has served as a junior selector at both District and National Levels while also captaining various successful girls’ national teams over the years.
Brigid has passed the R&A referee’s examination on two occasions and has officiated at many major championships and international tournaments including the Curtis Cup, the Vagliano Trophy and the Ricoh Women’s British Open.
Brigid served full terms on the executive committees of both District and ILGU Councils before joining the Executive of the LGU in 2006 where she has served on the LGU Rules and Regulations Committee for the last three years.
Brigid worked for many years as a production assistant for Ulster Television but since she retired has been kept fully occupied in golf administration. In anticipation of her year in office she said:
“I feel honoured to be elected Chairman of the Ladies Golf Union. I know that a great deal of work lies in the year ahead but I look forward to working closely with Council and our Management Team on progressing the implementation of the Business Plan and most importantly to be amongst the Players and Officials at our Championships.”
Brigid lives in Newcastle, Northern Ireland with her husband Harry, a past Captain of both the Royal & Ancient and Royal County Down Golf Club. They have three children, Gordon, Anita and Kenneth and five grandchildren.
Catherine Booth (Ireland), Nancy Chisholm (Scotland), Joan Neville (Wales) and Sue Johnson (England) – Vice Presidents
The Executive Council has also invited four former office bearers to become Honorary Vice Presidents of the Ladies’ Golf Union in recognition of the work they have done for ladies’ golf and their continued loyalty to, and support of, the LGU
Outgoing President Joan Neville (Wales) will remain actively involved in supporting the LGU on her appointment as a Vice President. Joan, LGU President from 2007-09, has been unstinting in her work for the LGU. Her vast knowledge of golf, hard work and great sense of humour with which she has fulfilled her role has been greatly appreciated by players and officials alike. Joan says “the best years of my life have been spent with the LGU and the invitation to become a Vice President is the pinnacle of my association. I can assure you that I will continue to support this wonderful organisation and look forward to following the changes due to come in the next few years”.
Catherine Booth (Ireland), President of the LGU from 2004-2007, first became involved in golf administration in the late 1970s and served on both the ILGU Central Council and the LGU Executive Council. She was Chairman of the Curtis Cup Committee played in Killarney in 1996, when Great Britain & Ireland last won the matches. Catherine is “delighted to be nominated as a Vice President of the LGU at an exciting time in women’s golf, when the LGU and Home Countries are addressing issues for the long term good of the game”.
After contributing to the game of golf in many capacities at club, county and national level, Nancy Chisholm (Scotland) served as LGU Chairman in 1997 and SLGA President from 2003-2007. A lifelong member of Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club, Nancy continues to play golf to an enviable standard, and cites her favourite club and deadliest weapon as “Father’s antique hickory jigger!” Nancy is “thrilled to be invited to become an Honorary Vice President of LGU, which I hold in high esteem”.
The fourth new Vice President is Sue Johnson (England). A well known character in Yorkshire golfing circles, Sue was LGU Chairman in 1994 and President from 2001-04. Sue responded with delight to her invitation to become a vice President and stated “I am mindful of the privilege bestowed on me and pleased to be given the opportunity to continue to support the LGU. Over the years of my involvement in ladies’ golf, I have made many friends and had such happy times. I feel very fortunate to be awarded this honour.”
The LGU is in the process of implementing its Business Plan which was approved at last year’s AGM, and the Executive Council is pleased to confirm that Shona Malcolm will continue in the post of Chief Executive Officer to drive the ongoing modernisation initiatives.
Further information:
Shona Malcolm
CEO
Ladies’ Golf Union
Tel: 0044 (0) 789 469 8222
Monday 19 January 2009
Some Video Links
At the SLGA AGM someone was asking about videos that I had taken. Here is a link to a few over the last couple of years. Not all about golf but different occasions. You will find older videos if you also click on the LHS of Carol's Video Webpage and these are Google Videos. When you click on the link and are on the google channel then click on more from user for them to come up. Some are too long , some will be of no interest but some may be of interest to you. Also some of the newer utube videos ,you can click on watch in better quality , then the video is clearer. Also depends on your broadband connection --- give time to load. Will play better the 2nd time you run it if your connection is a bit slow
Sunday 18 January 2009
Shona Malcolm is the new SLGA Chairman and Fiona Cowan is the New West of Scotland SLGA Representative
West of Scotland Golfers were in the fore front of the SLGA appointments when the SLGA AGM was held yesterday at Dewars Centre in Perth yesterday morning
Prestwick St Nicholas' Shona Malcolm (pictured at the top) was elected the new Chairman and Past Captain of D&A Fiona Cowan (pictured above) was elected as the West Division Representative on the Board of Directors to replace Pamela MacKenzie(Renfrewshire)whose term of office has now expired.
Ayrshire's Isabel Crawford (Troon Ladies) was appointed as the Scottish Representative on the International Selection Committee of the LGU and D&A's Jenny McGahan (Douglas Park) was appointed as a Scottish Representative on the Executive Council of the LGU following the resignation of Shona Malcolm
Finally Past President of the SLGA Nancy Chisholm (Prestwick St Nicholas) was elected as Honarary Vice President of the SLGA
To see an enlargement of each photo click on the photograph
The Other West of Scotland Representatives are Beth Paterson (Eastwood Golf Club) who was appointed as Chairman of the Performance Committee and Sheila Pickles (Troon Ladies) was elected to chair the development panel of the performance committee.
For those Golf Club members who do not know who everyone is on the SLGA here is a photo of them --- CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO ENLARGE
HERE ARE THE SLGA BOARD MEMBERS
The new SLGA Board: Back row (left to right): Gillian Kirkwood, Beth Paterson, Helen Cuthbertson. 2nd back row: Fiona Cowan, Liz Miskimmin, Sheila Pickles. 2nd front row: Lynne Terry, Winifred McCallum. front row: Janet Wake (executive director), Shona Malcolm (chairman), Ethel Jack (president). Missing from the picture is: Jenny McGahan (SLGA representative on LGU).
To read the full AGM report go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
Saturday 17 January 2009
Hacienda del Alamo Women's Winter Festival
The entry deadline for the six events that make up the Hacienda del Alamo Women's Winter Festival has been extended to January 22nd 2009
The events, open to lady professionals and amateurs up to a maximum handicap of 20, are:
February 12-13: Murcia Ladies Open (36 holes) & Murcia Under-16 Girls' Open (36 holes).
February 14: St Valentine's Day pro-am (18 holes).
February 15: Costa Calida Pairs (18 holes).
February 16-17: Hacienda del Alamo Ladies Open (36 holes) & Hacienda del Alamo Under-16 Girls' Open (36 holes).
If you would like to enter or want more information email Colin Farquharson
The events, open to lady professionals and amateurs up to a maximum handicap of 20, are:
February 12-13: Murcia Ladies Open (36 holes) & Murcia Under-16 Girls' Open (36 holes).
February 14: St Valentine's Day pro-am (18 holes).
February 15: Costa Calida Pairs (18 holes).
February 16-17: Hacienda del Alamo Ladies Open (36 holes) & Hacienda del Alamo Under-16 Girls' Open (36 holes).
If you would like to enter or want more information email Colin Farquharson
D&A Centenary Dinner
D & A Centenary Dinner is in Milngavie Town Hall on the 23rd March 2009.
Tickets are £25 each and all Members of D & A - present and past are very welcome - particularly former Team Members. Guest Speaker is John Beattie, Rugby Internationalist and BBC Sports Commentator.
Tickets from any Committee member or from Captain Kay McColl 0141 956 2134 or Secretary Anne Byiers 0141 943 0281
Tickets are £25 each and all Members of D & A - present and past are very welcome - particularly former Team Members. Guest Speaker is John Beattie, Rugby Internationalist and BBC Sports Commentator.
Tickets from any Committee member or from Captain Kay McColl 0141 956 2134 or Secretary Anne Byiers 0141 943 0281
Friday 16 January 2009
A County Joke !!
A message from the Lanarkshire County Captain May Hughes
Red is definately your colour Carol. I may name you in my County Team --- See why by clicking on this Link
Red is definately your colour Carol. I may name you in my County Team --- See why by clicking on this Link
Thursday 15 January 2009
Pamela Feggans earns full playing rights on the European Tour
Lynn Kenny, Krystle Caithness, Vicki Laing and Ayrshire's Pamela Feggans are all celebrating tonight that they can play on every event on the LET if they wish.
Lynn Kenny finished third behind Sweden's Anna Nordqvist (279)
The Curtis Cup player Krystle Caithness finished joint seventh on 289 with a 73 for three-under-par 289
Vikki Laing from Musselburgh, signed off with a 71, the best score by a Scot on the last day, for one-over-par 293.
Pamela Feggans from Patna, Ayrshire had a final round of 76 for three-over 295.
Curtis Cup player and Scottish women's amateur champion Michele Thomson from Ellon bogeyed the very last hole for a 78 and unfortunately missed out by one shot from finishing among the top 30 who earned full playing rights on the 2009 Ladies European Tour at the Final Qualifying School at La Manga Golf Resort, Murcia in south-east Spain.
Michele, 20, finished on seven-over-par 299 over the par-73 South Course, her closing round being her worst of the tournament in which she had played the first three days very steadily. She will get to play in some LET events on the 2009 schedule.
Lynn Kenny finished third behind Sweden's Anna Nordqvist (279)
The Curtis Cup player Krystle Caithness finished joint seventh on 289 with a 73 for three-under-par 289
Vikki Laing from Musselburgh, signed off with a 71, the best score by a Scot on the last day, for one-over-par 293.
Pamela Feggans from Patna, Ayrshire had a final round of 76 for three-over 295.
Curtis Cup player and Scottish women's amateur champion Michele Thomson from Ellon bogeyed the very last hole for a 78 and unfortunately missed out by one shot from finishing among the top 30 who earned full playing rights on the 2009 Ladies European Tour at the Final Qualifying School at La Manga Golf Resort, Murcia in south-east Spain.
Michele, 20, finished on seven-over-par 299 over the par-73 South Course, her closing round being her worst of the tournament in which she had played the first three days very steadily. She will get to play in some LET events on the 2009 schedule.
Wednesday 14 January 2009
Pamela Feggans makes the Ladies European Tour
A total of 55 players, including 15 amateurs, have earned the chance to play on the Ladies European Tour this year after surviving the 54-hole cut at Final Qualifying School at Murcia, Spain today.
They include FIVE Scots - Lynn Kenny, Krystle Caithness, Pamela Feggans, Michele Thomson and Vikki Laing. Caithness and Thomson, Curtis Cup team-mates at St Andrews last May, have been playing as amateurs but they will be turning professionals now!
All 55 players who made the cut mark of 226, seven-over-par, have secured playing rights for the 2009 season and will progress to the last day.
At the end of Thursday's final round the top 30 players will achieve a higher ranking, which will guarantee their entry into most events.
Sadly two Scots did not make it - Jenna Wilson (Strathaven) and Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle). Kylie is still an amateur but Jenna played her rookie pro year on the LET last year.
To read the full report go to Gillian Kirkwood Website
They include FIVE Scots - Lynn Kenny, Krystle Caithness, Pamela Feggans, Michele Thomson and Vikki Laing. Caithness and Thomson, Curtis Cup team-mates at St Andrews last May, have been playing as amateurs but they will be turning professionals now!
All 55 players who made the cut mark of 226, seven-over-par, have secured playing rights for the 2009 season and will progress to the last day.
At the end of Thursday's final round the top 30 players will achieve a higher ranking, which will guarantee their entry into most events.
Sadly two Scots did not make it - Jenna Wilson (Strathaven) and Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle). Kylie is still an amateur but Jenna played her rookie pro year on the LET last year.
To read the full report go to Gillian Kirkwood Website
Tuesday 13 January 2009
Pamela Feggans still doing well after Round 2 in Eropean Tour Qualifier
SECOND ROUND TOTALS
La Manga South Course par 73
Par 146 (2 x 73)
141 Beth Allen (United States) 70 71.
142 Elisa Serramia (Spain) 73 69, Jenni Kuosa (Finland) 72 70.
144 Lynn Kenny (Archerfield Links/Orion Group) 75 69, Frances Bondad (Australia) 75 69, Anna Nordqvist (Sweden) 75 69, Smriti Mehra (India) 74 70, Pamela Feggans (Patna, Ayrshire) 72 72, Lara Tadiotto (Belgium) 70 74.
Other Scots:
147 Krystle Caithness (St Reulus) (amateur) 73 74,
149 Michele Thomson (McDonald Ellon) (amateur) 75 74,
151 Vikki Laing (Musselburgh) 76 75,
151 ===PROJECTED CUT-OFF POINT FOR LEADING 50 + TIES AFTER ROUND 3 ====
156 Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) (amateur) 80 76.
158 Jenna Wilson (Strathaven) 79 79,
After 72 holes, the top 50 and ties out of 95 players will be given a place on the Ladies European Tour, with the leading 30 given a higher category of membership offering the opportunity to play in most of the events on the 2009 LET calendar.
After Wednesday’s third round, a cut will be made to the leading 50 players and ties. Players will be ranked according to scores on Thursday evening.
La Manga South Course par 73
Par 146 (2 x 73)
141 Beth Allen (United States) 70 71.
142 Elisa Serramia (Spain) 73 69, Jenni Kuosa (Finland) 72 70.
144 Lynn Kenny (Archerfield Links/Orion Group) 75 69, Frances Bondad (Australia) 75 69, Anna Nordqvist (Sweden) 75 69, Smriti Mehra (India) 74 70, Pamela Feggans (Patna, Ayrshire) 72 72, Lara Tadiotto (Belgium) 70 74.
Other Scots:
147 Krystle Caithness (St Reulus) (amateur) 73 74,
149 Michele Thomson (McDonald Ellon) (amateur) 75 74,
151 Vikki Laing (Musselburgh) 76 75,
151 ===PROJECTED CUT-OFF POINT FOR LEADING 50 + TIES AFTER ROUND 3 ====
156 Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) (amateur) 80 76.
158 Jenna Wilson (Strathaven) 79 79,
After 72 holes, the top 50 and ties out of 95 players will be given a place on the Ladies European Tour, with the leading 30 given a higher category of membership offering the opportunity to play in most of the events on the 2009 LET calendar.
After Wednesday’s third round, a cut will be made to the leading 50 players and ties. Players will be ranked according to scores on Thursday evening.
Nancy Chisholm to become an Honorary Vice President of the LGU
Nancy Chisholm - SLGA Past President 2003 - 2007 with her caricature print after the SLGA AGM in 2007After contributing to the game of golf in many capacities at club, county and national level, Nancy Chisholm (Scotland) who served as LGU Chairman in 1997 and SLGA President from 2003-2007 has been invited to become an Honorary Vice President of LGU
A lifelong member of Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club, Nancy continues to play golf to an enviable standard, and cites her favourite club and deadliest weapon as “Father’s antique hickory jigger!”
Many Congratulations Nancy for your latest appointment
Monday 12 January 2009
Get into training for 2009
With all this horrible rain yesterday your Webmaster has been getting into training for all the West of Scotland Counties Centenary Year Events (Ayrshire, D&A, Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire) --- Instead of Golf she has been training at the Swimming Pool --- I do hope you are all getting geared up for what is going to be a GREAT YEAR of events.
Not bad for someone with bad knees !!!
Comments sent in from Website users :
Helen Faulds (Captain) -- West Vets
I can’t believe what I have just seen. What a dive—such style, such poise and what an entry into the water. You certainly keep your talents well hidden. Brilliant!!
May Hughes (Captain) -- Lanarkshire County
Red is definately your colour Carol. I may name you in my County Team
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Not bad for someone with bad knees !!!
Comments sent in from Website users :
Helen Faulds (Captain) -- West Vets
I can’t believe what I have just seen. What a dive—such style, such poise and what an entry into the water. You certainly keep your talents well hidden. Brilliant!!
May Hughes (Captain) -- Lanarkshire County
Red is definately your colour Carol. I may name you in my County Team
West of Scotland's Pamela Feggans is the Top Scot in La Manga
FROM THE LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR WEBSITE
South Korea’s Jessica Ji shot a four-under 69 to take the first-round lead at Ladies European Tour Final Qualifying School in Spain today.
The top 50 and ties out of 95 players after four rounds will be given a place on the Ladies European Tour, with the leading 30 given a higher category of membership offering the opportunity to play in most of the events on the 2009 LET calendar.
A cut will be made to the leading 50 players and ties following Wednesday’s third round and there will be a play-off on Thursday in the event of a tie for 30th place.
SCOTS' STATISTICS
SOUTH COURSE Par 73 (Out 37. In 36)
PAMELA FEGGANS 72
KRYSTLE CAITHNESS 73
LYNN KENNY 75.
MICHELE THOMSON 75
VIKKI LAING 76
JENNA WILSON 79
KYLIE WALKER 80
FIRST-ROUND SCOREBOARD
SOUTH COURSE (Par 73)
69 Jessica Ki (SKo).
70 Isabelle Maconi (Ita), Lara Tadiotto (Bel), Beth Allen (US), Anna Highgate (Wales).
71 Rachel Bell (Eng).
72 Margherita Rigon (Ita), Jenni Kuosa (Fin), Kate Combes (Australia), Christel Boeljon (Netherlands) (am), Julieta Granada (Paraguay), Tara Delaney (Ireland) (am), Pamela Feggans (Sco).
73 Krystle Caithness (Sco) (am), Hazel Kavanah (Ire), Eleanor Pilgrim (Wal), Elisa Serramia (Spa)
74 Laure Sibille (Fra) (am), Claire Aitken (Eng) (am), Morgana Robbertze (SAf), Smriti Mehra (India), Tandi Cuningham (SAf), Marousa Polias (Australia), Melena Jorgensen (Den) (am), Claire Coughlan-Ryan (Ireland).
75 Anna-Karin Salmen (Fin), Ana Larraneta (Spa), Julie Berton (Fra), Lynn Kenny (Sco), Michele Thomson (Sco) (am), Elizabeth Bennett (Eng), Viva Schlasberg (Swe), Tilly Holder (Eng) (am), Camille Fallay (Fra) Anna Nordqvist (Swe), Breanne Loucks (Wal) (am), Frances Bondad (Australia), Caroline Rominger (Swi) (am), Danielle Masters (Eng), Miriam Nagl (Ger), Stephanie An (Australia) (am).
76 Vikki Laing (Sco), Sahra Hassan (Wales) (am), Holly Aitchison (Eng) (am), Natasha Fink (Austria), Sarah Heather (Eng), Melanie Holmes-Smith (Australia), Florence Luscher (Swi), Florentyna Parker (Eng) (am), Jutta Degerman (Fin), Nicola Eaton (SAf), Hanna-Leena Salaonen (Fin), Sohvi Harkonen (Fin), Bing Lim (Malaysia), Lena Tornevall (Swe).
77 Lien Willems (Bel), Emma Weeks (Eng), Jo Pritchard (Wales), Elena Giraud (Fra), Marian Riordan (Ire), Karin Borjeskog (Swe), Rhian Wyn Thomas (Wales) (am), Celine Herbin (France) (am), Jo Clingan (Eng), Barbara Genuini (Fra) (am), Caroline Grady (Eng), Kym Larratt (Eng) (am), Kyra Van Leeuwen (Netherlands) (am).
78 Henrietta Zuel (Eng), Anne Norman Hansen (Den), Stephanie Evans (Wales) (am), Sanna Johansson (Swe), Josefin Leijon (Swe), Mette Buus (Den), Wendy Berger (Australia), Matyia Maffiuletti (Ita), Kaisa Ruuttila (Fin).
79 Linda Henriksson (Fin) (am), Zuzana Kamasova (Slovakia), Frederique Seeholzer (Swi), Jenna Wilson (Sco), Linnea Torsson (Swe), Eva Mjarvall (Swe), Vittoria Valvassori (Ita).
80 Elin Emanuelsson (Swe), Maria Ringdahl (Swe), Bronwyn Mullins-Lane (Aus), Kylie Walker (Sco) (am), Laura Eastwood (Eng), Antonella Cvitan (Swe), Patricia Beliard (Fra), Anna Rossi (Ita).
82 Monica Christiansen (Den) (am), Ayaka Hayashi (Japan)
83 Frederique Dorbes (Fra).
South Korea’s Jessica Ji shot a four-under 69 to take the first-round lead at Ladies European Tour Final Qualifying School in Spain today.
The top 50 and ties out of 95 players after four rounds will be given a place on the Ladies European Tour, with the leading 30 given a higher category of membership offering the opportunity to play in most of the events on the 2009 LET calendar.
A cut will be made to the leading 50 players and ties following Wednesday’s third round and there will be a play-off on Thursday in the event of a tie for 30th place.
SCOTS' STATISTICS
SOUTH COURSE Par 73 (Out 37. In 36)
PAMELA FEGGANS 72
KRYSTLE CAITHNESS 73
LYNN KENNY 75.
MICHELE THOMSON 75
VIKKI LAING 76
JENNA WILSON 79
KYLIE WALKER 80
FIRST-ROUND SCOREBOARD
SOUTH COURSE (Par 73)
69 Jessica Ki (SKo).
70 Isabelle Maconi (Ita), Lara Tadiotto (Bel), Beth Allen (US), Anna Highgate (Wales).
71 Rachel Bell (Eng).
72 Margherita Rigon (Ita), Jenni Kuosa (Fin), Kate Combes (Australia), Christel Boeljon (Netherlands) (am), Julieta Granada (Paraguay), Tara Delaney (Ireland) (am), Pamela Feggans (Sco).
73 Krystle Caithness (Sco) (am), Hazel Kavanah (Ire), Eleanor Pilgrim (Wal), Elisa Serramia (Spa)
74 Laure Sibille (Fra) (am), Claire Aitken (Eng) (am), Morgana Robbertze (SAf), Smriti Mehra (India), Tandi Cuningham (SAf), Marousa Polias (Australia), Melena Jorgensen (Den) (am), Claire Coughlan-Ryan (Ireland).
75 Anna-Karin Salmen (Fin), Ana Larraneta (Spa), Julie Berton (Fra), Lynn Kenny (Sco), Michele Thomson (Sco) (am), Elizabeth Bennett (Eng), Viva Schlasberg (Swe), Tilly Holder (Eng) (am), Camille Fallay (Fra) Anna Nordqvist (Swe), Breanne Loucks (Wal) (am), Frances Bondad (Australia), Caroline Rominger (Swi) (am), Danielle Masters (Eng), Miriam Nagl (Ger), Stephanie An (Australia) (am).
76 Vikki Laing (Sco), Sahra Hassan (Wales) (am), Holly Aitchison (Eng) (am), Natasha Fink (Austria), Sarah Heather (Eng), Melanie Holmes-Smith (Australia), Florence Luscher (Swi), Florentyna Parker (Eng) (am), Jutta Degerman (Fin), Nicola Eaton (SAf), Hanna-Leena Salaonen (Fin), Sohvi Harkonen (Fin), Bing Lim (Malaysia), Lena Tornevall (Swe).
77 Lien Willems (Bel), Emma Weeks (Eng), Jo Pritchard (Wales), Elena Giraud (Fra), Marian Riordan (Ire), Karin Borjeskog (Swe), Rhian Wyn Thomas (Wales) (am), Celine Herbin (France) (am), Jo Clingan (Eng), Barbara Genuini (Fra) (am), Caroline Grady (Eng), Kym Larratt (Eng) (am), Kyra Van Leeuwen (Netherlands) (am).
78 Henrietta Zuel (Eng), Anne Norman Hansen (Den), Stephanie Evans (Wales) (am), Sanna Johansson (Swe), Josefin Leijon (Swe), Mette Buus (Den), Wendy Berger (Australia), Matyia Maffiuletti (Ita), Kaisa Ruuttila (Fin).
79 Linda Henriksson (Fin) (am), Zuzana Kamasova (Slovakia), Frederique Seeholzer (Swi), Jenna Wilson (Sco), Linnea Torsson (Swe), Eva Mjarvall (Swe), Vittoria Valvassori (Ita).
80 Elin Emanuelsson (Swe), Maria Ringdahl (Swe), Bronwyn Mullins-Lane (Aus), Kylie Walker (Sco) (am), Laura Eastwood (Eng), Antonella Cvitan (Swe), Patricia Beliard (Fra), Anna Rossi (Ita).
82 Monica Christiansen (Den) (am), Ayaka Hayashi (Japan)
83 Frederique Dorbes (Fra).
Sunday 11 January 2009
SLGA --- Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday 17 January 2009 at 11.00 am in the Dewars Centre, Perth. The papers for the meeting have been sent to all clubs and counties today (18 December 2008).
Saturday 10 January 2009
Kylie and Pamela make the cut at La Manga
A total of 68 players (63 and ties) from a field of 104 progress to the final stages of the LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR QUALIFYING SCHOOL - four rounds over the South Course - which begins on Monday and ends on Thursday. The 68 qualifiers join 27 others who are already exempt.Five Scots - Vikki Laing (291), Pamela Feggans (296) , Kylie Walker (298) -- pictured above, Krystle Caithness (299) and Michele Thomson (304) - all made it through. Feggans and Walker played particularly well on the final day of low temperatures and rain. Pamela had a 68, seven shots better than anything she had achieved in the first three rounds, and Kylie shot a 67, which was also her best by eight shots, Unfortunately Karyn Burns (Mearns Castle) did not make the cut
LOOKING FOR ALL THE SCORES THEN GO TO THE LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR WEBSITE
Friday 9 January 2009
Kyle Walker and Pamela Feggans still on Course
Ladies European Tour School Pre-Qualifier
LA MANGA NORTH & SOUTH COURSES
THIRD ROUND TOTALS
+The leading 62 players after the fourth round will qualify for next week's Final Q School.
Par 215
208 Christel Boeljon (Net) (am) 69 74 65.
210 Julieta Granada (Par) 71 72 67.
212 Anna Nordqvist (Swe) 72 71 69.
Other Scots:
224 Krystle Caithness (Sco) (am) 78 70 76.
228 Pamela Feggans (Sco) 75 77 76,
231 Kylie Walker (Sco) (am) 78 78 75,
=============PROJECTED CUT-OFF POINT AFTER FOUR ROUNDS =====
233 Michele Thomson (Sco) (am) 79 74 80.
237 Emily Ogilvy (Sco) (am) 78 82 77.
246 Karyn Burns (Sco) 84 83 79,
Retired: Jocelyn Carthew (Sco) 90 - -,
LA MANGA NORTH & SOUTH COURSES
THIRD ROUND TOTALS
+The leading 62 players after the fourth round will qualify for next week's Final Q School.
Par 215
208 Christel Boeljon (Net) (am) 69 74 65.
210 Julieta Granada (Par) 71 72 67.
212 Anna Nordqvist (Swe) 72 71 69.
Other Scots:
224 Krystle Caithness (Sco) (am) 78 70 76.
228 Pamela Feggans (Sco) 75 77 76,
231 Kylie Walker (Sco) (am) 78 78 75,
=============PROJECTED CUT-OFF POINT AFTER FOUR ROUNDS =====
233 Michele Thomson (Sco) (am) 79 74 80.
237 Emily Ogilvy (Sco) (am) 78 82 77.
246 Karyn Burns (Sco) 84 83 79,
Retired: Jocelyn Carthew (Sco) 90 - -,
Thursday 8 January 2009
Pamela Feggans is the best West of Scotland Player at La Manga
Pamela Feggans from Patna, Ayrshire, like Vikki Laing, has played all her pro golf in the United States. She had a 77 today for 152.
Scottish amateur champion Michele Thomson from Ellon is finding birdies hard to come by but a three-over-par 74 at the North Course gave her a two-round tally of nine-over-par 153. Ten over par is the forecast cut-off figure after Saturday's fourth round.
Michele birdied the first and then bogeyed the second, 11th, 12th and 17th.
All the other Scots are on the wrong side of the forecast cut-off figure of 10 over par. Kylie Walker from Buchanan Castle is on 12-over-156 after a pair of 78s; Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) is on 15-over 159 after an 82 in the second round; Karyn Burns (Mearns Castle Golf Academy), obviously short of tournament play after years of coaching, is on 23-over 167. She had an 83 today.
Ladybank's Jocelyn Carthew retired after an opening round of 90.
LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR QUALIFYING SCHOOL
Stage 1 Scoreboard
La Manga North & South Courses.
SECOND-ROUND TOTALS
(Par 144: 71 & 73).
Leading 62 players after four rounds qualify for next week's Final Q School
143 Julieta Granada (Par) 71 72, Anna Nordqvist (Swe) 72 71, Maria Ringdahl (Swe) 72 71, Christel Boeljon (Net) (am) 69 74.
Others Scots:
148 Krystle Caithness (Sco) (am) 78 70,
149 Vikki Laing (Sco) 75 74,
152 Pamela Feggans (Sco) 75 77,
153 Michele Thomson Sco) (am) 79 74, 77.
======= PROJECTED CUT-OFF AFTER FOUR ROUNDS ===== 154
156 Kylie Walker (Sco) (am) 78 78,
160 Emily Ogilvy (Sco)( (am) 78 82,
167 Karyn Burns (Sco) 84 83,
Retired: Jocelyn Carthew (Sco) (am) 90 -.
Scottish amateur champion Michele Thomson from Ellon is finding birdies hard to come by but a three-over-par 74 at the North Course gave her a two-round tally of nine-over-par 153. Ten over par is the forecast cut-off figure after Saturday's fourth round.
Michele birdied the first and then bogeyed the second, 11th, 12th and 17th.
All the other Scots are on the wrong side of the forecast cut-off figure of 10 over par. Kylie Walker from Buchanan Castle is on 12-over-156 after a pair of 78s; Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) is on 15-over 159 after an 82 in the second round; Karyn Burns (Mearns Castle Golf Academy), obviously short of tournament play after years of coaching, is on 23-over 167. She had an 83 today.
Ladybank's Jocelyn Carthew retired after an opening round of 90.
LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR QUALIFYING SCHOOL
Stage 1 Scoreboard
La Manga North & South Courses.
SECOND-ROUND TOTALS
(Par 144: 71 & 73).
Leading 62 players after four rounds qualify for next week's Final Q School
143 Julieta Granada (Par) 71 72, Anna Nordqvist (Swe) 72 71, Maria Ringdahl (Swe) 72 71, Christel Boeljon (Net) (am) 69 74.
Others Scots:
148 Krystle Caithness (Sco) (am) 78 70,
149 Vikki Laing (Sco) 75 74,
152 Pamela Feggans (Sco) 75 77,
153 Michele Thomson Sco) (am) 79 74, 77.
======= PROJECTED CUT-OFF AFTER FOUR ROUNDS ===== 154
156 Kylie Walker (Sco) (am) 78 78,
160 Emily Ogilvy (Sco)( (am) 78 82,
167 Karyn Burns (Sco) 84 83,
Retired: Jocelyn Carthew (Sco) (am) 90 -.
Wednesday 7 January 2009
Pamela, Kylie and Karyn are playing in La Manga
The first round of the Ladies European Tour Pre-qualifying 72-hole event over the North and South Courses took plave at La Manga, Spain today.
There are 104 players competing - there is no cut and the fourth and final round is on Saturday - with the leading 62 players going forward to next week's Final Q School where they will join 28 exempt players, including Scots Lynn Kenny and Jenna Wilson.
TODAY'S SCOREBOARD
69 Christel Boeljon (Netherlands).
70 Sahra Hassan (Wales).
71 Julieta Granada (Paraguay).
72 Jo Pritchard (Wales), Anna Nordqvist (Sweden).
Selected scores:
75 Vikki Laing (Musselburgh), Pamela Feggans (Patna, Ayrshire).
78 Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder), Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle).79 Michele Thomson (McDonald Ellon), Krystle Caithness (St Regulus).
84 Karyn Burns (Mearns Castle).
87 Naomi Edwards (Ganton).
90 Jo Carthew (Ladybank).
There are 104 players competing - there is no cut and the fourth and final round is on Saturday - with the leading 62 players going forward to next week's Final Q School where they will join 28 exempt players, including Scots Lynn Kenny and Jenna Wilson.
TODAY'S SCOREBOARD
69 Christel Boeljon (Netherlands).
70 Sahra Hassan (Wales).
71 Julieta Granada (Paraguay).
72 Jo Pritchard (Wales), Anna Nordqvist (Sweden).
Selected scores:
75 Vikki Laing (Musselburgh), Pamela Feggans (Patna, Ayrshire).
78 Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder), Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle).79 Michele Thomson (McDonald Ellon), Krystle Caithness (St Regulus).
84 Karyn Burns (Mearns Castle).
87 Naomi Edwards (Ganton).
90 Jo Carthew (Ladybank).
Thursday 1 January 2009
Wednesday 31 December 2008
Reset your Mouse for 2009
You should actually do this every year. Even more often is recommended by Carol Fell (the website computer guru) if you spend a lot of time on the computer.
I was shocked to see how well this works, and how far off mine was!
To re-calibrate your mouse, click and hold on the H below, then drag the H toward the d.
If it doesn't work immediately, you might want to clean your mouse, as the calibration is off.
Have a good New year --- and don't believe every word you read
Thanks for this one from D&A's Jean Campbell with a little modification from Carol
Friday 26 December 2008
Play Golf in Lapland and Egypt if you have been unable to play at home !!
Here's a blinding little Christmas game that you're gonna love and be infuriated with. Play with Santa in Lapland with nine holes of crazy golf. How low can you score? Go to http://www.speedygolf.co.uk to play.
Alternatively have a go at LumixWorldGolf and you will really be baffled and fustrated !!
Alternatively have a go at LumixWorldGolf and you will really be baffled and fustrated !!
Sunday 21 December 2008
Christmas Carol sends her Season's Greetings to all her Readers
Your Webmaster "Christmas Carol" sends her best wishes to all readers of her West of Scotland Ladies Golf Website. To see your Christmas Card click on the Picture of Carol on the front of her Christmas Card above
The Ladies Scottish Open will not take place in 2009
Lynn Mitchell who organised caddies for last years Ladies Scottish Open has sent in this message:
I can only apologise for the delay in getting this information out to you but I have only recently received an email from Harry confirming that the Ladies Scottish Open will not be taking place next year 2009.
……“Unfortunately the Ladies Scottish Open will not be taking place next year. The majority of our sponsors were keen to sign up again (Aberdeen and EventScotland were committed) but due to the current economic climate we were not able to make up the shortfall left by one of the partners which is a great shame. We will however see how we can maybe resurrect it for 2010 so I will keep in contact with you should the situation change.”
I would appreciate if you could circulate this information as I do not have an email address for everyone.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and Good New Year and very much hope to be back in contact with you all in the not too distant future.
Many thanks
Kind regards
Lynn Mitchell
I can only apologise for the delay in getting this information out to you but I have only recently received an email from Harry confirming that the Ladies Scottish Open will not be taking place next year 2009.
……“Unfortunately the Ladies Scottish Open will not be taking place next year. The majority of our sponsors were keen to sign up again (Aberdeen and EventScotland were committed) but due to the current economic climate we were not able to make up the shortfall left by one of the partners which is a great shame. We will however see how we can maybe resurrect it for 2010 so I will keep in contact with you should the situation change.”
I would appreciate if you could circulate this information as I do not have an email address for everyone.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and Good New Year and very much hope to be back in contact with you all in the not too distant future.
Many thanks
Kind regards
Lynn Mitchell
Wednesday 17 December 2008
Ranfurly Castle Greenlees Team have a Christmas Party
Anne Robinson (Ranfurly Castle's Greenlees Team Captain) very kindly held a party in her home for her Greenlees Team Players in recognition of their Runners Up trophy award in the West of Scotland 1st Division this year.
12 players (pictured above) plus Anne were at the party. Sarah Kirby, Natasha Qayum, Helen Craig and Alison Mitchell were unable to attend.
Thanks go to Anne and husband Jim for their marvellous hospitality --- a great evening was had by all.
To see some photos from the evening click on the small thumbnail of Anne below
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| Ranfurly Castle Greenlees Team Party -- 2008 |
Lanarkshire County have a new Website
Jean MacIntyre has been redesigning the Lanarkshire County Website. The new site can be found by CLICKING HERE
You will also find the links to the Lanarkshire site on the RHS of this website and you will also note that the County now have a new Cententary Logo
Monday 15 December 2008
Ayrshire Club Earns Fairway Saver Reward
The ladies section of Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club became only the second in Scotland to earn a £500 reward from Dunfermline Building Society’s Fairway Savers initiative – then generously donated the money to a local charity.
To read all about it go to the THE SCOTTISH GOLF UNION WEBSITE
To read all about it go to the THE SCOTTISH GOLF UNION WEBSITE
Sunday 14 December 2008
Buy a Kevin Craggs DVD for Christmas
Get you swing into shape over the winter by buying a Kevin Craggs Training DVD for Christmas.
Kevin Craggs is renowned within the profession as one of Britain's most accomplished and well respected PGA professionals whose excellent golfing attributes have led to him becoming coach to many of the country's most talented golfers, from beginners to European Tour players.
The normal price is £9.99 but with this special deal for Christmas you can buy one at half the price ie £4.99.
Telephone 08451 30 3433 or email Kevin at kevincraggs@btinternet.com to order
Buy a DVD for yourself or for a friend --- Click on the picture of him to read all about it
To go to his website for more details on Kevin Craggs Click Here .
Please say you saw this advert on the West of Scotland Ladies Golf Website
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Christmas Lunch at Ranfurly Castle
Approximately 35 ladies enjoyed a glass of mulled wine and a light lunch today at the clubhouse. The lunch was meant to take place after the 9 hole Christmas Stableford. The golf, was unfortunately cancelled due to closure of the course caused by ice. However everyone enjoyed the chat and warmth of the clubhouse.
To see some photos from this social event click on the small photograph below
To see some photos from this social event click on the small photograph below
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| Ranfurly Castle 2008 Christmas Lunch Get Together |
Sunday 7 December 2008
Central Database for Handicaps (CDH).
The SGU and SLGA have committed to producing a Central Database of Handicaps for golf clubs and their members in Scotland.
Click here to find out more information on this new development
To find answers to your questions about the CDH click here
To see the benefits for players and handicap administrators click here
Monday 1 December 2008
Kylie Walker ranked in top 20 for 2008 by European GA
Scotland's two players - Roseanne Niven and West of Scotland's Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) - are in the top 20 of the final 2008 European Golf Association female amateur rankings for the year.
TO READ THE FULL DETAILS GO TO THE Gillian Kirkwood Website
TO READ THE FULL DETAILS GO TO THE Gillian Kirkwood Website
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